There are two kinds of neck wrinkles — horizontal and vertical. The definition of both should be self-evident. The more common of the two is the horizontal version, which generally occurs as a result of the natural aging process. Less common are the vertical wrinkles that usually have nothing to do with age. They develop as a result of certain human behaviors.
Horizontal Neck Wrinkles
Horizontal neck wrinkles began to form as the skin starts losing its elasticity and natural collagen production is reduced. Without enough collagen and elasticity, the skin is unable to fully return to his normal position after being stretched, and wrinkles inevitably develop. Gravity takes over from there, pulling on the skin mercilessly.
Excessive exposure to cold weather and sun only make horizontal neck wrinkles worse. As the skin is exposed to such environmental conditions, it can dry out, chafe, and even experience significant cell damage. The damaged skin is then less able to fight off the natural effects of aging. Botox and face lift surgery are two methods to combat neck wrinkles but unfortunately, the results of both usually do not look natural.
Vertical Wrinkles
Interestingly enough, vertical neck wrinkles have nothing to do with the aging process. They almost always develop as the result of one of two scenarios. The first scenario is a sleeping position which causes creasing of the skin as the neck makes contact with the pillow. People who move very little in their sleep are much more likely to develop vertical neck wrinkles, while those who tend to turn more don’t see them as often.
The other cause of vertical neck wrinkles is excessive sunlight exposure. As previously mentioned, excessive sunlight dries out the skin and can even cause burns of one agree or another. Sun damaged skin tends to sag, which can result in vertical lines in the neck. These vertical lines can be made worse by repetitive flexing of the neck in one direction or another. In either case, because gravity is normally not a factor in vertical neck wrinkles, they are much more easily treated than their horizontal counterparts.
Treatment of Neck Wrinkles
The most common treatment for neck wrinkles is a combination of exercises and professional treatment. Neck exercises strengthen the muscles and keep them well toned which helps to maintain tautness of the skin. Professional treatments can range anywhere from Botox injections to laser treatments to a complete face lift. However, a safer and much more natural treatment for neck wrinkles is a topical anti-aging cream. Combined with other nutritional supplements, an anti-aging cream can be very effective in fighting neck wrinkles.
